Chapter 6

***Jackson POV***

I don’t know how long I ran for. Obsidian enjoyed himself, immensely. Cavorting around the small forest. To be fair to him, he’s been cooped up for a good few days. Eva doesn’t seem all that comfortable with Obsidian. I just put it down to her not wanting to upset my wolf. We were to be chosen mates after all. The rules for us will be different to that of fated mates.

Just because I loved Eva, didn’t mean my wolf would feel the same. It could be quite a precarious situation to be in. As the son of the Alpha, I had heard stories from my father, of soul-sharer’s actually splitting up over the choice of mate, made by the human half. The wolf, having no desire to spend their lives with one they don’t like. Let alone love.

Eva was so paranoid that this would happen to us, she had refused to have sex with me until we were joined together by the ceremony. I had to reassure her on several occasions. I mean, Obsidian, was very tolerant of her. And had graciously deferred to my judgement. I know how disappointed he was, that we had not waited for our fated mate.

I had pointed out to him, that we may not be blessed with a fated mate. Then I asked if he was prepared to go through life a bachelor/lone wolf? Obsidian had given the matter some serious consideration. When he had thought it over, he agreed that, as Alpha’s-to-be, we needed to ensure that our bloodline continues. That the Forester family remain at the helm of the pack. To do this, we needed a mate.

When we found Eva everything fell into place. And I was sure, that over time, Sid would learn to love her. Or at least, like her. I’m sure he would.
I needed to get back to Evas house. I needed to see her, needed to know I had just made the right choice.
Thank the Goddess I always keep spare clothes in my car. Before I walked back into the garden I made a detour to the front of the house. Once I had changed into a new suit and shoes, I walked back to the garden. Hoping that, if Eva was looking through the kitchen window, she will see me coming back from a run.

As I approached the house, my stomach was in a knot. Would Julia be there?
‘What does it matter to you, boy,’ Obsidian gruffed out.
I chose to ignore him. Until he said, ‘Mate is not here.’ She is not our mate, Sid. Eva will be our mate. And that is final!’
Shaking my head at the huff Sid went into, I glanced up at the back door. I did a double take. Stopped dead in my tracks. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

‘Eva?’ I said, uncertainly.
I heard a giggle and knew who it was. I stood there in shock. I was looking at Eva, but it didn’t look like Eva. For the stunning creature that stood in front of me now, blew all thought from my mind.
‘Jackson, baby. I have been looking for you. Where were you? Eva’s lips went into the little pout she makes when she’s upset. Well, her pout may say she’s upset. But her body was screaming for more.

Eva was currently standing in the kitchen back door, wearing a barely there negligee and a matching robe. The skirt of the negligee stopped at the top of her thighs. My eyes continued to travel down her shapely legs and landed on insanely high heeled sandals.

Her painted toes were just visible, I felt my cock twitch. I allowed my gaze to move its way back up Evas lean but shapely body. My cock twitched again when I realised I could see her nipples, peaked and begging to be sucked. I finally managed to look at her face. I could see her smiling shyly at me.
‘I have been worried about you, baby. I didn’t know what was going on. Julia is goddess knows where; and I have just had to put my extremely drunk mother to bed on my own. Mom is asleep now. So I had a bath. I got so stressed out when you were nowhere to be seen.’
I felt so guilty. Every word Eva spoke was like a little kick in the balls. I had left her alone, while I was having an existential crisis. I was ashamed of myself.

All thought of Julia went out of my head as I rushed towards Eva, and she threw herself into my arms. I wasn’t expecting it, and staggered slightly. My hands instinctively made to grip something so I could tether myself and not fall on my face whilst holding Eva.

Unfortunately, or, fortunately, depending on your point of view. I grabbed her arse. As I did this, I felt Eva’s legs wrap around my waist. Shocked at the level of intimacy we had never shown each other, I froze. Desperate to snatch a kiss, but not willing to cross the line Eva had drawn at the start of our relationship.

The decision to stop, however, was taken out of my hands, as Eva grabbed my face between her delicate hands and initiated a kiss. My body was screaming for release, it had been a long time since I had sex. I didn’t realise just how horny I am.
Eva must have sensed my hesitation, for she tried to deepen the kiss. I felt her tongue brush over my lips and shivered. ‘Am I hurting you, baby?’

Goddess bless her, she was so innocent. But she was also so sexy. I looked into her blue eyes and said, huskily, ‘are you sure you want to do this? I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop, if you asked me to.’ I admitted.
I heard that little giggle of hers, then I heard, ‘I’ll not ask you to stop, baby. I have tried so hard to save myself until the ceremony, but seeing you here, in my humble home, I don’t know. I just want to…’

Evas voice trailed off, as she blushed to the roots of her blonde hair. Not wanting her to feel any shame in taking the initiative I kissed her. Excitement stirred my stomach, my cock strained against my pants.
‘Well, if you’re sure this is what you want to do, show me the way to your room.’ I asked boldly.

Eva jumped down from my body, and grabbed my hand. Making a shh; gesture with her finger, Eva moved us quietly up the staircase and into her bedroom.
It was a typical girls bedroom. Lots of pink and purple, with sparkly stuff over most surfaces. Eva pushed me down onto her bed and climbed on my lap. She must have been feeling bolder, as we went straight into another hot kiss. We were both breathing heavily when Eva stopped and climbed off my lap.

I frowned slightly at her action, but was soon relieved to see her turn and walk back to the open bedroom door. With a soft click, Eva closed, then locked the door.

***Evangeline POV***

I climbed off Jackson’s muscular legs, and walked, sultrily to the door that I had deliberately left open. I could feel his eyes burning into my skin. Despite what Jackson thought, I knew how to play this game. Having played it since I was fourteen. When the tears had stopped working, I needed something else, to persuade the boys to look at things my way.

And, thanks to the mage, anyone I chose to have sex with, would think me a virgin. Jackson thought so, I had asked him to wait. Saying I was raised in a good traditional family. As Jackson knew my father and the sacrifices he’d made to the Moons Wane Pack. He agreed. But now? Now I needed to make sure that unfamiliar feeling I felt earlier, when we arrived. Was nothing more than a flash of nerves at being back within the pack borders.

‘Eva. Are you ready sweetheart.’ I heard Jackson ask in a husky voice.
“Gotcha.” I thought. As I turned the key in the lock, then turned myself around. Walking back to Jackson slowly. Making sure he could see every inch of my body, as I removed the robe.